While a browned apple slice is perfectly fine to eat, it isn’t the most appetizing. We’ve heard of soaking your cut apples in water, salt water and lemon water to help keep them looking fresh, but according to America’s Test Kitchen the best method is to create a mixture consisting of 2 tbsp honey to 1 cup water. A quick 30 second apple dunk will keep them from browning for 8 - 24 hours. We couldn’t wait that long to eat our apple test - but suffice it to say, it really did work!

Apple cores and peels don’t necessarily have to be destined for a date with the compost bin. In fact, there are a multitude of uses for them once you collect enough in your freezer. You can use apple cores to make your own apple cider vinegar, apple jelly, or apple juice. And apple peels can be used to make baked apple chips, a cozy cup of apple cinnamon tea, or as an extra dose of fiber and color in your salad.

Really want to cut down on your apple waste? Eat the whole dang thing. Yep, you really can, all it takes is a shift your perspective. A recent study has even said that the core is where all the good gut health promoting bacteria is concentrated. While eating the seeds is not recommended, end to end, eating an apple whole is a healthy and delicious zero waste hack.